How Gangsta’s Paradise changed the course of hip-hop
In 1995, Coolio combined street-tough lyrics with a pop sensibility – and rap wold never be the same.
Paramore ‘needed a break to find our identity’, says Hayley Williams
Frontwoman Hayley Williams talks about returning to the stage and teases plans for a 2023 UK tour.
Danny Boyle’s dance Matrix set for Manchester’s £186m Factory arts venue
The director’s live version of the 1999 film will be among the first shows at Manchester’s Factory.
Theatre: Difficult years ahead, says director Peter Doran
The theatre director says it will be tough to bring audiences back regularly after the pandemic.
Coolio: Michelle Pfeiffer and Snoop Dogg lead tributes to Gangsta’s Paradise rapper
Stars pay tribute to Gangsta’s Paradise rapper, who has died at 59 after being found unresponsive.
Shania Twain: I was touch and go with Covid
The country singer on a brush with death, standing up to sexism, and her “celebratory” new album.
Ron’s house: Minotaur head and lion discovered in rented Birkenhead flat
Ron Gittins transformed his rented home in Birkenhead and now campaigners are trying to buy it.
Stormzy: Diversity isn’t just a buzzword
He urges the music industry to take the issue more seriously, as he’s honoured for his charity work.
Lizzo makes history playing 200-year-old crystal flute
The star became the first person to play the flute, once owned by former US President James Madison.
The Tiberius Show EP 206 Will Blaine
Tiberius interviews Will Blaine, the author of Wildly Inappropriate Stories for Children book series. What age level are these books really for? How can one get started in writing inappropriate stories? How inappropriate are we talking, are we talking fighting, blood and guts or are we talking Kissing? What is the hardest part about being […]
This England: Critics mixed over Kenneth Branagh’s portrayal of Boris Johnson
The six-part series has been described as “premature” and “triggering”, but also “mesmerising”.
Avicii’s family sell music rights to Abba star’s company
The star’s music will be looked after by Pophouse, which also runs the Abba Voyage shows in London.
Stranger Things star Caleb McLaughlin speaks about racism from fans
The actor, who plays Lucas Sinclair in the show, says his experience of bigotry “affected him a lot”.
Richard Osman’s Thursday Murder Club: Retirement village that inspired books
The BBC’s arts correspondent Rebecca Jones visits the real-life setting of the popular books.
Pink, Queen and Alanis Morisette honour Taylor Hawkins in Los Angeles tribute concert
The musicians join Foo Fighters on stage, in the second of two tribute concerts for the drummer.
Lord Grade: Ofcom’s job is not to regulate culture wars
The watchdog’s new boss says he will leave his “personal opinions” to one side in his role.
Deadpool 3: Hugh Jackman to return as Wolverine
Ryan Reynolds confirms the X-Men star will reprise his most famous role in the action-comedy sequel.
The Smiths: Strangeways, Here We Come was unusual, drummer says
Mike Joyce reflects on the band’s “unusual sounding” album on the 35th anniversary of its release.
Shakira to stand trial in Spain for tax evasion
The singer is accused of failing to pay €14.5m (£12.9m) in tax and could face eight years in jail.
Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight hints at new series
Steven Knight says the show could return with new writers, taking the story into the 1950s.
Netflix plans to launch its own video game studio
Studio in Finland is the latest and clearest example of the streaming giant moving into gaming.
ITV boss defends Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield over queue furore
ITV’s chief executive defends This Morning’s under-fire hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.
Eurovision: Liverpool delighted to make final two in running to host
The city reacts with glee after being named as one of the final two in the running to host in 2023.
The Lost King: Steve Coogan defends Richard III film in university row
The University of Leicester is unhappy about how it are portrayed in new film The Lost King.
Michael Sheen’s stirring speech for Wales football team
He was invited to perform for the squad by manager Rob Page and was presented with a Wales shirt.
Harry Styles’ As It Was becomes longest-running US number one by a UK act
The hit song becomes the longest-running number one on the US singles chart by a British artist.
Eurovision 2023: Glasgow or Liverpool will host song contest
The shortlist of seven possible UK host cities for next year’s song contest is whittled down to two.
Zac Efron on playing Chickie Donohue, the man who delivered beer in a warzone
Apple TV’s new film The Greatest Beer Run Ever follows an unusual true story from the Vietnam War.
Bad Bunny turns music video into Puerto Rico doco
The influential Puerto Rican rapper’s latest music video lays bare the US island territory’s problems.
The Beatles: John Lennon’s Liverpool home sells for £280k
The house in Liverpool, dubbed the House of Sin, was expected to fetch £250,000 at auction.
